Senior Scientist - Biophysics (41364-JOB)

You are excited to develop novel approaches to sequencing DNA. As a creative, first-principles experimentalist comfortable working at the interface between biology and physics, this biophysics/biochemist candidate has experience working with DNA, and/or in the study of DNA-processing enzymes such as polymerases and helicases. Single-molecule and biophysics experience preferred. Experience scripting or programming to discern new insights from data is a plus, as is comfort with setting up, troubleshooting, and working with new instrumentation.
 
Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will design, execute and interpret single molecule experiments, utilizing an understanding of DNA, enzymes and biophysics.

• Effectively work within multidisciplinary and international teams and routinely interact with synthetic chemists, protein chemists, bioinformatics scientists, and engineers to solve problems and devise experimental plans.

• Innovate and devise creative solutions to difficult biophysics problems.

• Keep detailed lab notebooks, prepare reports, updates, and summaries for managers and team. Write technical reports and prepare presentations for cross functional and cross-site technical teams.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

 
Requirements:

• PhD in biophysics, bioengineering, biochemistry, protein chemistry or related field.

• 0-5 years of post-PhD hands-on experience with DNA-related biophysics experiments, DNA processing enzymes, or method development for DNA sequencing. Understanding of single molecule biophysics; interdisciplinary experience combining biochemistry and biophysics to address biological problems.

• Familiarity and comfort working with data collection systems, interpreting data sets, and troubleshooting experiments.

• Exceptional data interpretation skills and ability to study data to propose next steps.

• Highly creative and inventive problem solver with a can-do attitude.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Highly collaborative team player.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Ability to maintain custom equipment (training will be provided).

• Ability to write scripts to process proprietary data.

• Experience working with international cross site teams.